How To Fix DS084 - Unable to generate a selection screen for program &

DS084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Unable to generate a selection screen for program &

What causes this issue?

The program code was successfully generated, but the selection screen
could not be generated.
This may be due to one of the following reasons:
The selection screen does not exist.
The selection screen contains syntax errors, but a syntax check of the
program source code returns the message "No syntax errors found".

How to fix this error?

Check in the program attributes which selection screen belongs to the
program (if no number is specified, screen 1000) and, if necessary,
change the program attributes.
Check the selection screen for errors in Screen Painter and correct any
program statements belonging to the selection screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS084 - Unable to generate a selection screen for program & ?

  The SAP error message DS084, which states "Unable to generate a selection screen for program &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the program or report that is being executed. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Selection Screen Definition: The program may not have a properly defined selection screen, or the selection screen might be missing altogether.
  Syntax Errors: There could be syntax errors in the ABAP code that prevent the selection screen from being generated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program or access the selection screen.
  Program Not Active: The program might not be active in the system, or it could be in a transport request that has not been released.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database that prevent the program from executing correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Code: Review the ABAP code for the program to